Health Information Management, AAS (AAS.HEALIM)

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Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Management

67 Credit Hours

Health Information Management is a profession that ensures the quality of health records by verifying their completeness, accuracy and proper entry into computer systems. This field uses computer applications to collect and analyze patient data to improve patient care, control costs, ensure legal and ethical compliance, and mitigate risks associated with inaccurate data. Students develop competencies in diagnosis and procedure coding for reimbursement and research, health information privacy and security, and healthcare quality and performance improvement.

Related Certificates

The Health Sciences Preparation Certificate (CAS.HEALSP) (CAS.HEALSP.HIM Pathway) can be used to fulfill some of the requirements of this associate degree. Some courses may be required prior to admission to this program. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to tailor your plan.

Part A - General Education Requirements

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science: MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
REQ Other: BIO 112 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology Credit: 4
REQ Social Science: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3

Total: 16

Part B - Major Requirements

AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
HIM 110 - Health Information Science I Credit: 3
HIM 120 - Health Information Science II Credit: 3
HIM 130 - Billing and Reimbursement Credit: 3
HIM 135 - Medical Pathology Credit: 3
HIM 140 - Current Procedural Terminology I Credit: 3
HIM 141 - Current Procedural Terminology II Credit: 3
HIM 163 - Supervised Clinical Practice I Credit: 3
HIM 200 - Fundamentals of Data Analytics and Reporting Credit: 3
HIM 215 - Registries and Statistics Credit: 3
HIM 216 - Coding and Classification I Credit: 3
HIM 225 - Coding and Classification II Credit: 3
HIM 227 - Senior Professional Competencies Credit: 3
HIM 235 - Law and Ethics in Health Informatics and Information Management Credit: 3
HIM 250 - Coding and Classification III Credit: 3
HIM 265 - Supervisory Principles Credit: 3
HIM 266 - Computers in Health Care Credit: 3

Total: 51

Admission and Program Requirements

General admissions and program specific procedures are required for Health Science programs, such as mandated orientation session and health record requirements. View the specific requirements by visiting the Health Sciences division page.

Applicants will be admitted to this program on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applicants are considered to be qualified for admission to the next available class when they meet all college and program requirements. View the starting semesters page for more information.

For more information, review the program information and information sessions page. Visit the course programs and progression page for program completion and course progression information.

Course Sequence

Review the Health Information Management, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.